Spring: cool; cooler; coolest!

We’ve spent much of the past several months commenting on our unseasonably cool, wet, weather.  Here’s proof that we knew what we were talking about. We’re enjoying either the latest spring on record or one that comes only every 40 years [darkest or paler purple]. (Our validation also confirms an old saying that “even a blind hog finds acorns once in awhile.")

Status of Spring

Meanwhile, the front yard seeding project seems to be showing signs of success. Teeny, tiny, little blades of grass, about one inch tall, appeared overnight. If, over the next few days, we can avoid any of the strong thunderstorms with large hail that have been erupting elsewhere in eastern Minnesota, we may actually end up with a bee friendly lawn. Then, all we need are the bees.

This morning on social media we came across a poem we remember reading years ago. It’s attributed to Mother Theresa and some note it is very similar to a poem much like it, with spiritual tone modifications to the Mother’s version. We are not a terribly religious person, but we do try to maintain a spiritual element to what passes for our personality. We also recognize that we are not often enough grateful enough for all the many blessings we’ve enjoyed over the course of our life. We intend to reread today’s poem with more frequency than we have during the past 25 or 50 years. In today’s world it is more and more appropriate.

 

         People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.  Forgive them anyway.

            If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.  Be kind anyway.

            If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway.

           If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.  Be honest and sincere anyway.

            What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.  Create anyway.

            If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.  Be happy anyway.

            The good you do today, will often be forgotten.  Do good anyway.

         Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.  Give your best anyway.

         In the final analysis, it is between you and God.  It was never between you and them anyway.

-this version is credited to Mother Teresa

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